If earlier acne, pimples and blackheads were considered a death sentence and were veiled with foundation, modern times have offered a more effective method, namely cleansing procedures for the skin by a cosmetologist.
Attending even several sessions will give excellent results, let alone systematic visits to a specialist. There are several ways to get rid of inflammation, pollution and cleanse the skin of dying cells, which are widely used today in beauty salons.
All about facial cleansing
Every woman needs the help of a professional in the struggle for the opportunity to be the most beautiful. A girl’s face is her calling card, and proper care can revitalize and rejuvenate her facial skin.
There are various procedures in the beauty salon that will help tidy up your appearance, but you need to choose the right cleaning option:
- Mechanical.
- Ultrasonic.
- Vacuum.
- Chemical.
- Gas-liquid peeling.
- Laser facial cleansing.
The option is selected depending on skin type and irritability. The specialist himself should determine your skin type, since he knows best what is suitable for your face.
It is also very important to choose a professional cosmetologist who will advise you on the necessary care for your face.
In order to allow a person to approach your face, it is necessary to check whether he has a medical education, because otherwise unforeseen complications may arise.
A person who has only completed courses cannot know for sure all the nuances when cleansing the face. One of the basic rules is regular sterilization of instruments. Sterile instruments indicate the professionalism of the master. The cosmetologist must comply with all necessary medical standards.
For example, every master must perform the procedure wearing sterile medical gloves, and the hair must be hidden.
How and where to cleanse your face?
For better and high-quality results, you need to contact a specialist directly, ask all your questions and, after receiving answers, determine the method of cleansing your face.
Cleansing your face will help rid it of blackheads, or at least prevent their early occurrence. This fact is very significant, since most representatives of the fair sex experience such problems with their facial skin.
Most girls are confused by the cost of this procedure, although it is very popular and complex. However, for the sake of beauty, it is worth sacrificing 3,000 rubles, which is the minimum amount of payment for this procedure.
Usually the price of the procedure is fixed. Some craftsmen indicate the price only for services, and add more for the material during the cleaning process. It is necessary to immediately clarify the price and find out what is included in the cost of the entire procedure.
Professional facial cleansing eliminates oily shine and also rids the face of acne. In addition, constant cleaning improves the following characteristics:
- improves complexion and it acquires a healthy shade;
- Cleaning removes impurities and cleanses pores;
- removal of dead cells;
- elimination of blackheads, pimples and other inflammations;
- reduction of wrinkles;
- lifting care effect;
- skin rejuvenation and pore tightening.
This procedure not only helps to cleanse the skin externally, but also helps eliminate some defects.
How often can this procedure be done? For greater effect, experts recommend carrying out the procedure every 2-3 months. In this case, the result will be noticeable and the girl’s face will really be transformed.
What are the advantages of the technique
Manual cleansing helps to quickly bring impurities to the skin, completely get rid of acne and comedones, regardless of the depth of their location, eliminate sebaceous plugs, obtaining:
- healthy and uniform complexion;
- cleansed and narrowed pores;
- increased elasticity of the epidermis;
- skin without inflammation and unsightly seals.
This manipulation is aggressive and causes unpleasant, even painful sensations in patients. Hyperemia (redness) of the skin after such cleansing remains for quite a long time.
Mechanical facial cleansing
Mechanical cleansing is one of the most famous and effective methods of getting rid of blackheads. The procedure itself is simple, however, like other cleaning options, it requires a certain amount of time. Before starting the procedure, some steps are necessary to cleanse the face and prepare the skin for the master’s actions.
The specialist uses a special lotion that opens the pores and soothes the skin. After this, use a special spoon to cleanse the pores and make a soothing mask. All these procedures are necessary in order to prepare the skin for mechanical cleaning itself.
There are also disadvantages to this procedure: after it, the skin experiences slight redness, and some girls may experience slight swelling. In addition, the process takes a lot of time and is not always effective, since here too everything depends on the condition of your skin.
Many girls still choose mechanical facial cleansing, as it has great success and is very popular.
How to care for your skin after manipulation
It is considered normal when the epidermis after mechanical cleaning looks inflamed, reddened, swollen, and begins to peel off. These consequences should go away within 2-3 days, so it is recommended to plan the manipulation on Friday - before the weekend, so that the skin has time to recover before going to work.
A prerequisite for rapid healing of the skin surface is proper and regular care, which the cosmetologist himself must familiarize his patient with.
We will tell you the basic information related to the generally accepted rules:
- for 12 hours after the procedure, it is forbidden to wash your face with water, touch your face with your hands and use decorative cosmetics;
- During the week after cleaning, it is not recommended to visit the pool, sauna, solarium, gym, beach, or be in direct sunlight. During this period, you should follow all the cosmetologist’s instructions and make special homemade masks with a soothing, anti-inflammatory effect and promote skin healing;
- until the epidermis is completely restored, scrubs, peelings and even soft gommages should not be used, so as not to further injure it and not to delay the regeneration process;
- If there is peeling and itching of the skin, you should not interfere, remove the crusts that form on your own, or scratch your face. Epidermal cells must renew themselves without your participation;
- In the event of severe inflammatory reactions or suppuration of the skin, you should immediately contact a dermatologist, who will prescribe comprehensive drug treatment to stop the development of the infection. Such a side effect is possible if the specialist who carried out the cleaning did not disinfect hands, sterilize instruments or antibacterial treatment of the patient’s epidermis after opening the infiltrates.
Ultrasonic facial cleansing
Already from the name it is clear that sound waves are used to perform this procedure. They do not pose a particular threat to human hearing, but are widely used in cosmetology.
Using ultrasonic cleaning, you can get rid of dead skin, clear pores of cosmetic residues and eliminate minor impurities. This method is quite simple and does not pose a threat to beautiful ladies, unlike mechanical facial cleansing.
After completing the cleansing process, a soothing mask is used to hide any possible irritation and redness. In this case, several procedures can be used and combined with other types of cleaning, since the ultrasonic type is the safest.
Today, almost all women use ultrasonic cleaning, since it is painless and the price category for this method is quite small. However, skin type is very important here, and the specialist will be able to choose the right soothing mask and tell you about precautions after the procedure.
Skin care after the procedure is very important, since it is necessary to maintain the effect for a certain time.
Varieties and techniques
With the development of technology, cosmetologists have gone far ahead, developing a lot of new methods of cleansing the skin. A versatile approach effectively addresses each patient's problem.
Cosmetologists have several main types of cleansing and combating comedones and acne.
Manual (mechanical) cleansing
The method is used by many patients without even knowing it. The essence of cleansing is that the pimple is squeezed out and the inflamed area is disinfected.
Doing it at home is prohibited: a carelessly squeezed pimple can cause the formation of an abscess.
Due to unsterile hands and nails, the wound gets infected, the consequences are difficult to predict. Therapeutic manipulations in a cosmetologist's office are much different from cleaning at home.
The specialist is wearing gloves, in a specially equipped room with the necessary set of tools.
First, the surface of the face is thoroughly disinfected , the pores are opened by steaming. The doctor uses his fingers or a special spoon to remove defects on the skin.
Afterwards, the face is thoroughly lubricated with soothing agents and a nourishing cream of a similar effect. Many people cope with advanced cases using the manual cleaning method.
The skin becomes smooth, silky , without roughness or flaws.
It is forbidden to carry out in severe stages of acne with abundant purulent discharge, sensitive skin, high blood pressure, rosacea, low pain threshold.
Vacuum technique
Cleansing is intended for simple cases (comedones, acne without inflammation). Cleaning will not solve serious problems.
It is loyal to the epidermis, refreshes color, evens out tone. The vacuum is painless and is often used in conjunction with manual cleansing.
It is prohibited to use the method for sensitive or dry skin, as well as for persons with dermatological diseases or inflammation of the epidermis.
Ultrasound technology
Cleansing is carried out with an ultrasonic device that emits the waves necessary for the procedure.
When heated, the skin can quickly regenerate, and new ones take the place of dead elements.
The face becomes younger and healthier. The method shows excellent results in the fight against blackheads.
By narrowing the pores, the technology prevents the reappearance of defects. The downside is the high price of one session (the price sometimes reaches 4,500 thousand rubles ).
Brossage
A relatively new procedure, it is carried out with a special device with different attachments that perform separate functions.
Aimed at removing the stratum corneum and providing a massage effect. All attachments rotate in a circle and deal with pigment spots, pimples or enlarged pores.
There are brosage devices on sale, but cosmetologists do not recommend cleaning at home.
Only an experienced cosmetologist will carry out the cleaning professionally and recommend how to behave after the procedure.
Disincrustation
The technology involves the effect of currents on the epidermis . For cleaning, special acids are used, with the help of which dissolved fat can be easily removed.
Effective cleansing of sebum from pores guarantees relief from comedones, acne, and even seborrhea. Disincrustation is carried out in individual courses.
Cryopilling
The effect is carried out with liquid nitrogen : cold narrows pores and blood vessels, and has a beneficial effect on aging skin.
Cryopilling solves the problem of acne, clogged pores, unhealthy color, age spots and other defects on the surface of the face.
Judging by the reviews, the technology brightens the skin by several tones in 2-3 sessions.
Doctors recommend carrying out therapeutic procedures in winter and avoiding direct sunlight on the epidermis for some time.
Chemical method
The cosmetologist selects the composition of the acid , applies it to the surface of the face, and holds it for the right time. You cannot remove the film yourself.
Correctly performed manipulations help get rid of scars, enlarged pores, shallow wrinkles, and unhealthy color.
Vacuum facial cleansing
In this case, a device with a special tube is used. The tube acts on the skin like a vacuum cleaner. It draws out all impurities and cleanses pores. This method allows you to clean even hard-to-reach places, such as the area near the nose.
Vacuum cleaning allows you to get rid of acne for a long time. It practically sucks out all the blackheads, after which they do not appear for a long time.
With this procedure, the client’s skin is filled with oxygen and its tone increases, while creating a lifting effect.
The cost of the procedure is significantly lower compared to mechanical. Unfortunately, this procedure has its downside, since this scheme is not suitable for all skin types.
For example, dry and irritated skin may crack and become even drier. The device can also leave marks on such skin that will need to be removed using various masks and scrubs.
This is why it is very important to choose the right procedure for your type. To do this, you can use the help of a cosmetologist, who will determine your skin type.
How to perform manual skin cleansing at home
Anyone can perform this technique independently, but it is necessary to adhere to the correct sequence of the procedure and comply with the disinfection conditions.
You will need to purchase a special instrument (Uno spoon or Vidal needle), sold in specialized stores or pharmacies, a solution of hydrogen peroxide or medical alcohol, a sterile bandage, a large mirror, and medicinal herbs.
This manipulation should not be done if there are scratches, wounds, cuts, ulcers and severe inflammation on the skin of the face. Wait until they are completely healed and only then proceed with the procedure.
The technique for performing it is similar to the salon one and involves:
- Mandatory cleansing of the skin from any impurities and cosmetics. You can use a ready-made scrub or make it yourself from finely ground coffee beans;
- Next, you will need to steam your face over hot infusions of chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, mint or eucalyptus herbs, which are poured into a bowl and leaned over it (not too low), covering your head with a terry towel. The duration of such steaming should be a quarter of an hour so that the pores have time to fully open;
- then you need to wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, disinfect your hands, wrap dry fingers with a sterile bandage, treat the instrument chosen for cleaning with an antiseptic and begin cleaning the pores, re-treating the skin after opening each pimple or comedon and sitting in front of a large, well-lit mirror.
If you clean your skin with your fingers rather than with a tool, do it with pads rather than nails to prevent damage to the epidermis!
Combined facial cleansing
Modern preparations contain a lot of substances that allow you to perform procedures for different skin types. Combined cleaning allows you to implement several of the presented options. In this case, the skin will not react poorly to the constituent enzymes.
For example, you can combine vacuum and mechanical cleaning. In case of such an interaction, mechanical cleansing should be done first, since it will prepare the skin for taking a special drug. The vacuum procedure will improve the effect of the device and give the skin a fresh and rich look.
However, combination manipulation is not suitable for all skin types, since inflammatory reactions of the skin may occur. In this case, it is better to immediately go to the hospital and consult with your doctor.
The consequences of using the wrong cleanser can be disastrous, as the skin is a very sensitive area of the body, and improper care of it can lead to even greater complications.
Laser facial cleansing
Before performing such cleaning, a certain attitude is required. This type of cleaning is quite painful.
However, such manipulation can eliminate acne, pimples and blackheads, forever relieving their owner from such a problem. Penetration of laser beams into skin cells can eliminate the damaged layer of skin and traces of acne.
The negative consequences of this procedure can be significant redness that does not subside for several weeks.
To eliminate redness, you need to use special creams and restorative complexes, as well as regularly follow the advice of a professional.
It is better to avoid regular, store-bought lotions and tonics completely in this case, as they can cause even more redness.
How do you know when it's time to cleanse?
Facial cleansing is used when the effects of conventional medications and tonics no longer help. This is noticeable when the skin becomes oily and reacts negatively to any irritation.
You can understand that it’s time to take serious measures by looking in the mirror. If your skin looks tired and irritable, you should immediately contact a professional. We have revealed many of the subtleties of how facial cleansing is done by a cosmetologist.
Choosing the right cosmetologist will help you avoid many mistakes when choosing a procedure. Let your skin be healthy!
